The events related to the Revolution in Mani have begun.

Thursday, March 14th, 2024 | Gythio

11:15 AM MEMORIAL OF FALLEN HEROES

Attendance of schools, clubs, associations and organisations

Memorial service, laying of wreaths, rendering of honours

Representation of the war council of the Gregorakis by students

NOON TOWN HALL SQUARE

Theatrical performance by students of the schools of the Municipality entitled "Mani and 1821".

12:15 Municipal traditional dances from the city's schools

18:30 EAST MANI CULTURE CENTRE

Speech by Mr Dimitrios Rozakis entitled "Bardounochoria before and during the Revolution of 1821".

Friday, March 15th, 2024 | Gythio - Areopolis

NOON OPENING OF PHOTO EXHIBITION

Opening of a photographic exhibition entitled "Life in Mani in 1821".

EASTERN MANI CULTURE CENTRE

16:30 AWARDS BY STUDENTS

Memorial service, Laying of wreaths, Presentation of honours by the students of the schools of Mani

ATHANATON SQUARE OF AREOPOLIS

Go to Areopolis Indoor Gym

17:00 STUDENTS' DANCES

Traditional dances by the students of the area's schools

AREOPOLI GYM CLOSED

18:30 THEATRE PLAY

From students of the schools of the Municipality with the title "Mani and 1821".

AREOPOLIS GYM 

19:00 SCIENTIFIC DAY

"Intangible Cultural Heritage Awareness Day: the case of the March 17th 1821 Anniversary".

In collaboration with the General Directorate of Antiquities & Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture

AREOPOLIS GYM

Saturday, March 16th, 2024 | Areopolis

ATHANATON SQUARE OF AREOPOLI

10:00 5th Race of GREEK REVOLUTION STRUGGLE ANNOUNCEMENT

With two historical routes to walk:

1) Areopolis - Oitylo - Areopolis 21km

(From Immortals Square to Ilias Tsalafatinos Bust)

2) Areopolis - Limeni - Areopolis 10km (From Athanaton Square to Peter Mavromichalis Bust, Limeni Cemetery)

NOON AWARDS - MEMORIAL MEDALS

To the participants in the sports events from the Mayor of Eastern Mani, Mr Petros Andreakos

16:00 FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL DANCES (PART 1)

Clubs from all over Greece participate

17:30 ARRIVAL OF OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS

Memorial service, laying of wreaths, rendering of honours

Transition of students and clubs to 17th March Square

18:30 LAMPS

Procession of students from Mani schools and clubs from all over Greece to Areopolis Indoor Gymnasium

STARTING POINT: 17th MARCH SQUARE

END POINT: GYM

19:15 REPRESENTATION OF THE OATHING OF MANI FAMILIES by the Honourary Body of the Municipality of Eastern Mani

AREOPOLIS GYM 

19:30 FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL DANCES (PART II)

Clubs from all over Greece participate

Awarding of souvenirs to the participants

AREOPOLI GYM 

SUNDAY, March 17th, 2024| Areopolis

7:30 GREETINGS OF THE DAY

With the simultaneous ringing of the bells of the churches of Areopolis

8:00     RAISING OF THE FLAG

ATHANATON SQUARE OF AREOPOLI

10:50 After the arrival of official guests

11:00   Torch Race

GRAND BRIGADIERS Church

Official Doxology of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Mani, Mr Chrysostomos III

11:30 REPRESENTATION OF THE BEGINNING OF THE REVOLUTION OF MARCH 17TH, 1821

"17TH MARCH 1821" SQUARE

- Transition of officials and public to the "Kotroni" position

- Welcome of the Mayor of Eastern Mani, Petros Andreakos

- Representation of the Oath of Mani families by students

- Speech of the day's ceremony by the President of the Legal Council of the State, Ms Niki Mariolis

12:45 Transfer to Areopolis Immortals Square

13:00 AWARDS TO THE HEROES OF MANI

ATHANATON SQUARE OF AREOPOLI

- Memorial service at the site of Heron

- Deposit of wreaths according to the law

- A minute's silence in memory of the glorious Heroes

- The National Anthem by the Eastern Mani Philharmonic

14:00 PARADE

Disabled and war victims of the Municipality of Laconia

Primary and Secondary Education Schools

Associations and Military Departments

15:00   RECEPTION OF THE OFFICIAL AUTHORITIES

In the ceremony hall of Areopolis Indoor Gymnasium

LOWERING THE FLAG